America has never been more homogeneous and cosmopolitan. Back in the 1860’s many considered themselves a “Virginian” before being an “American”. Now many people are born in one state, raised in another, and educated or employed in a fourth or fifth state. Most watch the same TV programs, read the same books, listen to the same radio programs, or frequent the same Internet sites.
Moreover belonging to a state united under this Constitution not only has inertia and vested interest going in its favor, it also has many real and tangible benefits.
Moreover belonging to a state united under this Constitution not only has inertia and vested interest going in its favor, it also has many real and tangible benefits.We are not Rome, but the more power, authority, and tax resources become centralized in Washington and States become little more than administrative and postal boundaries, the more we become vulnerable to the the same fate.